Zelma Ruth Thompson, 84, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, in Marshall Medical Center. Mrs. Thompson was a native of Marshall County. She was retired from Genesco Corporation in Chapel Hill and was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Albert and Mamie Louise Jones Defoe; husband, Sammie Lee Thompson; brother, Loyd Defoe, and twin brother, Bill Defoe; and sisters, Margarette Cashion and Cora Winnett... more

Neil Truman Barnes, 64, retired from Ted's Sporting Goods and resident of Arthur Court, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mr. Barnes was a native of Marshall County and a 1963 graduate of Marshall County High School. ... more

Richard Warren Adams, 52, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Denver, Colo., after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Adams. He is survived by his mother, Anna Marie Adams; daughters, Dawn Whaley of Columbia, Sharma Dunkle of Lewisburg, and Chelsea and Jessica Adams of Florida; brothers, Mike and Jimmy Adams, both of Lewisburg; and nine grandchildren... more

Vickie Marlene Jones, 46, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Williamson Medical Center, after an extended illness. Miss Jones was a native of Rockford, Ill., but had resided in Marshall County the majority of her life. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde Lee and Annie Shires Jones and Henry and Dolas Simmons Bass... more

Mary Louise Roberts Helton, 93, long time resident of Columbia, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at Signature Health Care. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Gilly Andrews officiating. Burial will follow in Haynes Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.oakesandnichols.com... more

Joy Waydean Haskins, 75, of Palm Desert, Calif., formerly of Lewisburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Ms. Haskins was a native of Lewisburg. She was retired from the health care industry and was a member of the United Methodist Church... more

Mildred Mayes Brandon, formerly of Lewisburg, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, in Detroit, Mich., after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosie Lee Mayes, and sister, Annie Porter Crawford of Lewisburg. She is survived by her sister, Frances Yeargins of Nashville; brother, Adlophus Mayes; devoted great-niece, Kanettra Crawford; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends... more

Nancy Lee Fralix, 74, of Lynnville, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski. Mrs. Fralix was a native of Giles County. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Nancy Henson Wright, and husband, Walter Houston Fralix... more

Margaret Evans Sneed, 86, of Clarksville, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at Fieldstone Place. Mrs. Sneed was a native of Lewisburg. She was a housewife and kept books for her husband's businesses. She was a member of First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Evans and Lucille Liggett Evans, and brother, Ashley Evans... more

Clifford McKinley Murphy, 48, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Rock Port, Mo. Mr. Murphy was a native of Lewisburg and was living in Olathe, Kan. He was an Internet communication specialist and of the Christian faith. He enjoyed Nascar racing and riding his motorcycle... more

Martha Hunter, 93, of Verona, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, in Maury Regional Hospital. Mrs. Hunter was a native of Marshall County. She was retired from Peoples and Union Bank after 40 years of service and was a member of the Verona Methodist Church... more

Rochee Charles "Chuck" Reder, 31, of Lewisburg left his family to be with God on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. Chuck was born Sept. 13, 1978, in Midland, Mich. He was a former employee of Cosmolab, and he attended the First United Methodist Church of Lewisburg. He enjoyed hiking, bicycling, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He was a wonderful son, grandson, husband, nephew, and cousin. He will be deeply missed and will remain in our hearts forever... more

Charles A. Rigsby, 69, of Chapel Hill, formerly of College Grove, died Thursday, February 11, 2010, in Franklin. Mr. Rigsby was a native of Davidson County. He was a graduate of College Grove High School, Class of 1959, a charter member of First Baptist Church, College Grove, and was presently a member of Harpeth Lick Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Allisona. ... more

Joseph Michael Latch, 54, of Miami, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Mr. Latch was a native of Mt. Vernon, Ill. and son of the late Kenneth Earl Latch and Helen Doris Wells Latch of Nashville. He was vice president of operations of Star Marketing and a member of the Church of Christ... more

William Robert Abbott, 64, of Cornersville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at his residence. Mr. Abbott was a native of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. He served his country in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a retired engineer with the federal government and was a member of the Baptist Church... more

Britney Ann Tyson, 16, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in Vanderbilt Medical Center. Britney was born on Sept. 22, 1993, on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. She was the daughter of Ken and Connie Tyson of Lewisburg. She attended Cornersville High School and was in her sophomore year. She was an A student, an FBLA member and she kept the stats for the football team. By her own choice, she was an organ donor... more

Ellen Marie Thompson Southerland, 78, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital (Alive Hospice). Mrs. Southerland was a native of Giles County and a retired employee of Moon Products. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Altmon "Tinker" Thompson and Lillie Pearl Daly Thompson; husband of 57 years, William Bruce Southerland; son, Gary Paul Southerland; brothers, Tillman Thompson and Alton Thompson; sisters, Louise Wood and Francis Beard; grandson, William Bradley Southerland; and granddaughter, Rhonda Denise Fuller.. ... more

Charles T. Shaneyfelt, 69, of Chapel Hill, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Nashville. Mr. Shaneyfelt was a native of Lawrenceburg. He was a retired steelworker with Reynolds Aluminum and was a veteran of the Army, having served during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Ella Viola Martin Shaneyfelt... more

Ellen Marie Thompson Southerland, 78, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at St. Thomas Hospital (Alive Hospice). Mrs. Southerland was a native of Giles County and a retired employee of Moon Products. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Altmon "Tinker" Thompson and Lillie Pearl Daly Thompson; husband of 57 years, William Bruce Southerland; son, Gary Paul Southerland; brothers, Tillman Thompson and Alton Thompson; sisters, Louise Wood and Francis Beard; grandson, William Bradley Southerland; and granddaughter, Rhonda Denise Fuller.. ... more

Garry Neal Thacker, 62, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at Maury Regional Medical Center. Mr. Thacker was a native of Pikeville, Ky. He was retired from Marshall Manufacturing and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe B. Thacker, and daughter, Denita Marie Thacker... more